The larvae (leatherjackets) are found in the soil, rotting wood, bogs, other moist habitats, and some are aquatic. The adults are found in most habitats and are strongly attracted to light.
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Found everywhere throughout the year.
Adults 10 - 12 mm long
More about the bluebottle and similar species
Larvae found in manure or rotting refuse, adult found everywhere throughout the year.
Fully grown larva 10 - 12 mm long, adult 3 - 12 mm long.
More about the house fly and similar species
Common on walls and umberlliferous flowers from Early spring to late autumn.
Adult 10 - 12 mm long.
More on Mesembrina meridiana and similar flies
Body length 8 - 9 mm.
Males similar but orange/brown abdomen More>